Attend and participate in the discussions at a minimum of three Global Health Journal Club sessions presented by Beaumont physicians.

Attend one pre-travel orientation session to review documentation, travel precautions and issues relevant to global travel and clinical experiences. Pre- travel orientation sessions will be presented annually in January, March, May, August and November. Specific dates and times will be posted on Medsync. Students are encouraged to attend this preparatory session at least three months in advance of their date of travel.

Meet individually with your faculty mentor for the experience to prepare your field experience plan and to discuss country specific and project specific matters. This meeting must be documented on the OUWB Global Experience Pre-Travel Checklist.

Attend a post-travel debrief with a member of the OUWB Global Health team within two weeks of returning to the USA.

Write a reflection of your experience and its impact on you.

Prep Checklist

This checklist applies to M4 Electives only. Upon successful completion of an M4 elective, the credits earned will appear on your transcript.

For a more detailed explanation on how to prepare for a global health experience, please view the Orientation Manual.

OUWB Specific Documentation

Complete International Clinical Elective Application for an M4 elective.

Register your travel with Oakland University Office of Risk Management.

Accompanying a Beaumont Clinical Faculty member on an authorized global experience.

Can I participate in a program offered by a non-OUWB affiliated group/institution?

In the interest of maximizing your learning opportunity and minimizing your personal risk, OUWB strongly recommends that students who wish to engage in a global learning opportunity, participate through one of the many OUWB endorsed programs.

Can I accompany any Beaumont physician on a medical trip?

Many Beaumont physicians volunteer for humanitarian service in other countries. Please note that all of these global opportunities do not meet the OUWB educational criteria for students and some of these experiences may not be appropriate student learning experiences. Please consult with OUWB’s global health team to identify approved global opportunities.

Will a global experience become part of my academic record?

All senior electives that comply with OUWB’s official academic process for away electives and that are successfully completed will become part of your academic record. Other global activities will not receive academic credit.

Does OUWB provide any financial support for global experiences?

As a fairly new school of medicine, OUWB has a limited pool of philanthropic funds to support global learning.

Are there any scholarships I can apply for that offer financial support for global experiences?

Yes. There are scholarship opportunities through civic organizations (e.g. Rotary International, Lions Club), fraternities and sororities, professional organizations, university alumni associations, and corporate employers. These are best accessed through your home community.

You are encouraged to start planning well in advance to arrange your global engagement, budget appropriately, and obtain financial support. CFHI has a well-established scholarship program including a fund specifically for medical school senior electives.

Can I take my OUWB white coat with me and wear it while on a global senior elective or a short-term service program?

It would be inappropriate for you to wear your OUWB white coat while at another institution or on site with an NGO. Upon arrival at your host institution, you will receive a white coat and/or scrubs to wear while you are there. If you participate with a CFHI program, you will be advised on the appropriate dress for the site where you will be assigned.

While I am on a global project and when I return, can I post my photos on the OUWB website, my Facebook page, and/or any other public or social media sites?

Absolutely not! Photographing patients or others without their consent and posting such photos constitute a violation of medical ethics.

Although HIPAA is not an international law, we expect you to fully abide by its precepts. It is a violation of an individual’s privacy to have his/her image posted on a website, Facebook page or any other electronic media format without his/her explicit consent. You are obligated to comply with OUWB’s Confidentiality Policy on Photographing Subjects whether you are in the USA of working in another country.